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Labour welcomes funding for Q Theatre
07.11.2008
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard today welcomed the grant of up to $6 million for Auckland's Q Theatre.
Clark said that the grant, from the Lottery Significant Projects Fund, will contribute to building the new $21 million theatre in central Auckland.
"This is great news for the Q Theatre and for Auckland's arts community. It will include a flexible main auditorium with seating for 350 to 46... more +
Support for arts good for economy
06.11.2008
Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard says Labour's arts policy release today emphasises jobs, continues support for major organisations in film and music and focuses on regional and community development - all of which will help the sector to flourish.
"Labour in government has been strongly committed to creating opportunities in and supporting the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector. Our policies for the future reaffirm this strong commitment," said Judith Tizard.
"Continuing to increase the level of funding and support to the portfolio i... more +
Tizard welcomes regional fuel levy
07.10.2008
Auckland Central MP Judith Tizard has welcomed the announcement that a range of significant Auckland transport projects, such as Auckland passenger rail electrification, have been given the green light by government's decision to approve Auckland's regional fuel levy scheme.
"It is great to see that these important projects, that are so vital for Auckland's future, have got the go ahead," said Judith Tizard.
Funds will also go to improving Auckland's ferry term... more +
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- National party utterly bereft of ideas for Arts, Culture & Heritage15.07.2008
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- Local MP to locals: have your say on Aotea Square10.07.2008
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- Rebates waiting for a ratepayer home in Central Auckland05.06.2008
- State house insulation fast-tracked for central Auckland30.05.2008
- Australian consumer law harmonisation welcomed30.05.2008
- NZ to join Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement negotiations28.05.2008
- Major Redevelopment of National Library 27.05.2008
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JUDITH TIZARD
- MP for Auckland Central
- Associate Minister of Transport
- Minister of Consumer Affairs
- Minister Responsible for the National Library
- Associate Minister of Commerce
- Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
- Minister Responsible for Archives New Zealand
PARLIAMENTARY OFFICE CONTACT
TEL 04 470 6569
FAX 04 495 8470
POST
Office of Hon Judith TizardParliament Buildings
Wellington
AUCKLAND CENTRAL ELECTORATE OFFICE CONTACT
TEL (09)360 2782
FAX (09)360 2775
POST
Shop 6Three Lamps Plaza
283 Ponsonby Road
Auckland